PUNJABI-STYLE CHICKPEA SALAD

Punjabi-style chickpea salad image

This Indian spiced salad makes a great side to tandoori meat or fish - chickpeas make it a filling vegetarian lunch option

Provided by Anjum Anand

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 x 400g cans chickpeas , drained and rinsed
2 large tomatoes , chopped into small dice
1 small red onion , finely chopped
2 good handfuls kale , stalks removed, finely shredded
large handful coriander , leaves and stalks chopped
15 mint leaves, shredded
3 tsp chaat masala , or to taste (see tip)
4 tbsp lemon juice , or to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of sugar

Steps:

Heat a small saucepan and toast the cumin seeds until aromatic and slightly browned, then grind to a coarse powder using a pestle and mortar.
Put all the ingredients, including the ground cumin, in a bowl and mix well. Season generously; add more chaat masala and lemon juice if needed. Leave for 30 mins to let the flavours combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium